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Back and neck fusions are surgeries we place into the category of “Damage to Accomplish a Goal,” and, indeed, these spinal fusions are perhaps some of the most damaging orthopedic surgeries out there. Only in the most extreme cases, where the extensive harm this surgery creates is sure to be…

While not super common, hand numbness while sleeping is an issue patients sometimes bring to our attention. We’re not talking about I fell asleep on my hand, and when I woke up it was numb; we’re talking about legitimate hand numbness that seems to recur most nights and may even…

In a previous blog, I underscored the importance of the number of stem cells harvested during a bone marrow aspirate. Success is dose-dependent. The higher the number of stem cells the better the outcome. What Is Bone Marrow Aspirate? A bone marrow aspiration is a  medical procedure that uses a trocar (sharp-tipped…

Knee stability, and stability in general, is very important. Lack of knee stability can lead to more problems over time, such as pain and arthritis. What would cause you to suspect you have knee instability? You may notice your knee joint cracking or popping, or you might experience a sudden…

The Centeno-Schultz Clinic has been pioneering regenerative medicine and using bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells since 2005. We are committed to the highest level of medicine and patient care. As such, we feel it’s important to answer this question: Does the Number of Stem Cells Harvested and Injected Matter? Yes! …